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Join LSTC as a non-degree seeking Lutheran Year student!

The “Lutheran Year”

LSTC welcomes candidacy students who are earning their theological degrees from other divinity schools or seminaries and who are required to affiliate with an ELCA seminary during the first full term of their theological studies.

As Lutheran Year student seeking a degree from another seminary, you’ll work closely with your advisor who will help you navigate requirements and create a timeline for your degree. These affiliate students must complete the Affiliate application which includes:

Application for Admission:

1. Autobiographical Statement:  approx. 800=1,000 words (see criteria in application instructions).
2. Official Transcripts 
3. Two References

Affiliate fee: Please contact the admissions office directly for the affiliation fee.

Affiliate and Lutheran Year applicants: Fill out the application for MDiv, MAM, and MA degrees.

If applying for the ThM degree, students must complete the Advanced Studies application.

Before applying for this program, please secure a letter from a synod bishop recommending you as a candidate for admission into the TEEM program. You will select one of the following program options: 

1) Coursework Based Certificate Program 

or 

2) Intensive Based Certificate Program.

Financial Aid Process for TEEM Learners

At LSTC, we are dedicated to ensuring that the TEEM Certificate program is financially accessible to all learners. In addition to offering affordable tuition, we are committed to helping learners receive grant or donor support that significantly reduces the cost of the program.

If you’re interested in attending LSTC as an exchange student, auditing a course, or taking a course à la carte, we’d love to have you as a special student! Apply above for these non-degree seeking opportunities.